September Deadlines:

Acorn Equality Fund Scholarship – this scholarship is designed to provide academic financial support for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender students or the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender parents. There are two scholarships, on based upon academic performance and need; and the other based upon academics, volunteerism, and advocacy. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic performance and an essay and range from $500 to $2,500. Additional information and applications are available from www.acornequalityfund.com. Deadline: September Click here for application.

October Deadlines:

Outstanding Students of America Scholarship – this scholarship is open to any senior with a GPA of 3.00 and above who is active in community service and school activities. The application requires a one-page essay. Additional information and applications are available at www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com. Deadline: October 15.

Horatio Alger Scholarship – the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursure a college education, and a desire to contribute to society for their scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum 2.00 GPA, involvement in co-curricular and community service activities, and an adjusted gross family income of below $50,000. Students interested in applying must submit an application online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. Deadline: October 30.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program – Four-year scholarships ranging from $4000 to $20,000 awarded by the Coca-Cola Company based upon a number of factors, with special emphasis on character, leadership in school, civic, and other extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed in all endeavors. Paper applications are no longer available. All applicants MUST register online at www.coca-colascholars.org. Deadline: October 31.

November Deadlines:

Susan Komen Breast Cancer College Scholarship– This scholarship, worth up to $10,000 is offered to students who have lost a parent to breast cancer and intend to attend a state supported college or university in Illinois. Award is based upon academic achievement, community service, and demonstrated leadership ability. An application, letters of recommendation, and two essays are required. Information and application is available by visiting www.komen.org. Deadline: November 1.

Target All-Around Scholarships – The Target Corporation awards several scholarships to students ranging in amount up to $25,000 based on number of community service volunteer hours, volunteer leadership awards and honors, appraisal from supervisor, an essay on volunteer service, and having a minimum 2.00 GPA. Information and applications are available by visiting http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/target-scholarship.html. Deadline: November 1.

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program – The National Security Agency through this program will pay tuition and book costs at the college of your choice in return for your employment at the NSA for a length of 1½ times the length of study in college. Recipients will attend school full-time the work during the summer for the NSA in areas that are related to their course of study. Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 GPA and 25 ACT score. Applicants may also choose a full-time major at college in any of the following areas: Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Languages, or Mathematics. Application must be performed on-line at: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/career_dev/fellowships.shtml. Deadline: November 30.

December Deadlines:

SAE International Scholarships Program – Through generous contributions from various individuals, corporations and universities, SAE International is proud to award scholarship money to both undergraduate and graduate students. SAE scholarships assist in developing the future engineering workforce by helping students achieve their dreams of becoming an engineer. Funded through the SAE Foundation, these scholarships encourage academic excellence and help students around the world to pursue their passion for engineering. http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/.SAE offers scholarship for the following students:

AIA/AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship – The American Architectural Foundation offers this scholarship to provide assistance to students from a minority and/or financially disadvantaged background who intend to pursue a professional degree in architecture. A list of programs can be found at www.naab.org. Applicants must first be nominated, and after nominations have been reviewed, an application form will be sent to eligible nominees. http://www.aia.org/education/aiab081881 Deadline: December 7.

January Deadlines:

Burger King Scholars Foundation Award – BURGER KING co-founder James W. McLamore, the BURGER KING Scholars program has awarded more than 17,000 scholarships—$17.6 million—to high school students, BURGER KING® employees and their children across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Last spring, thanks to the support of the BK® family and the McLamore Family Foundation, the Foundation awarded more than 2000 scholarships, totaling more than $2.2 million, nearly doubling the number of scholarships granted in 2011. http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram. Deadline: January 10.Gates Millennium Scholars Program – Funded by a grant from Bill and Melinda Gates, this scholarship is available to African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander-American, or Hispanic American students who have a minimum GPA of 3.30 and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, and meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. This is a highly competitive process and students are encouraged to submit their nomination packet as early as possible. http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_gms.html Deadline: January 15.

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship – The McKelvey Foundation offers this scholarship to seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school. Applicants must own and operate a genuine business (non-profits are eligible) and have at least one employee, even if only part-time and complete the on-line application by the deadline. The scholarship is worth up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years and an additional $2,500 for a summer abroad program. Apply on-line at: www.mckelveyfoundation.org. Deadline: January 31.

February Deadlines:

IAA Foundation Scholarships – The IAA Foundation is awarding several scholarships for students who will major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an agriculture-related course of study in college. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability and/or financial need. Applicants must be either a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau, spouse or the member’s child. There are six scholarships available to U-High students and they are listed below. Students may apply for as many as they wish, but are limited to receiving one. Applications will be available in December. Additional information is available at http://www.iaafoundation.org/iaaf/Scholarships/overview_scholarships.htm. Deadline: February 1.IAA Foundation General Scholarship – Eight $750 scholarships will be awarded. Applicant must be a major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related field. http://www.iaafoundation.org/iaaf/Scholarships/IAAFoundationScholarship.html. Deadline: February 1.

Dale E. Butz Scholarship – One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. Applicant must have a background in production agriculture that is majoring in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related field. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic ability and financial need. http://ifbyea.yolasite.com/scholarships.php. Deadline: February 1.

Fletcher A. Gourley Scholarship – Four $1,750 scholarships will be awarded. Two to children of current patrons (defined as a producer who sells milk to Prairie Farms Dairy) of the Prairie Farms Dairy and two to children of current employees of the Prairie Farms Dairy. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of exceptional scholastic ability and/or financial need. http://ifbyea.yolasite.com/scholarships.php. Deadline: February 1.

Key Club International Scholarships – Key Club International offers seven different scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500. Applicants must be active Key Club members who have at least a 3.50 GPA, participated in several service projects, completed the application, supplied reference letters, and written an essay. Application and information is available in the Counseling Center or by visiting www.keyclub.org. Please note that some of the various scholarships have different deadlines, however, the general deadline is February 11.

Key Club International Scholarships – The Best Buy Company awards scholarship ranging from $500 to $2,500. Applicants will initially be evaluated on their level of volunteer community service over the past four years. Recipients will be selected by the level of volunteer service, as well as the student’s academic achievement, work experience, school activities, statement of goals, and an outside appraisal. Financial need is not considered. The first 15,000 applicants will be considered. Applications are available at http://www.keyclub.org/results.aspx?IndexCatalogue=Key+Club&SearchQuery=scholarship. Deadline: February 15

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program – KFC offers scholarships of up to $5,000 per year to students who will enroll in a public, in-state college, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA, are US citizens or permanent residents, need financial assistance for college, and have an entrepreneurial spirit. Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org. Deadline: February 16.

The Links Scholarship – The Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Inc. offer a $1,000 scholarship to an Africian-American student planning on attending college. Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 GPA and reside in the Bloomington-Normal, Champaign, Springfield or Charleston area. A typed application, high school transcript, and a typed essay must be submitting for consideration. http://www.centralillinoislinksinc.org/scholarship.php Deadline: February 21.

The CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand
Health Initiative Scholarship
This scholarship program focusing on health was established in 1998 as the CBC Spouses partnered with the naming sponsor, General Mills, to increase the number of minority students pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition and other health-related professions. Since the inception of the program, General Mills has invested more than $1,000,000 to underwrite this initiative. The CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship has served hundreds of students over the years, and has helped to create leaders in the medical and health related fields. http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcs-cheerios Deadline: Feb. 28

March Deadlines:

ESA Foundation Scholarships – ESA Foundation offers several different scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500. General criteria for consideration include any of the following: top 25% of class, or a minimum GPA of 3.00, or a minimum score on the ACT of 20. See the guidance office or visit www.esaintl.com/easf for a list of available scholarships and application. Please note that there is a $5.00 processing fee in order to apply for these scholarships. Deadline: March 1.

American Chemical Society Scholars Program – This program is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences ACS will award 100 scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 per academic year. Eligible students must be high academic achievers in chemistry or science, be able to demonstrate financial need, and intend to pursue a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science. http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html Deadline: March 1

Illinois AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship – One-year scholarship for $500, for students accepted in a pre-approved nursing program. Applicants should have a satisfactory academic record, character, interest and activity record, and financial need. Priority will be given to the dependent of a deceased or disabled veteran.

Illinois AMVETS Junior ROTC Scholarship – Four-year scholarship for $1,000 per year for participants in a Junior ROTC program, who have taken the ACT or SAT tests. Preference will be given to the child or grandchild of a veteran

Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Program – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission awards tuition waiver scholarships to any of the twelve state universities for students who will major in and agree to teach for a minimum of two years in Special Education. Information and applications are available in the Counseling Center or by visiting www.collegezone.com. Deadline: March 1.

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships – USA Funds awards renewable scholarships to students with financial need. Applicants can be those planning on full-time or part-time college attendance, and who have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less. Awards range from $750 to $1500 annually. Additionally, the organization targets 50% of all scholarships to students with a physical disability or of a recognized minority group. Applications are available in the Counseling Center or by downloading a form at www.usafunds.org. Deadline: March 1.

Bloomington Elks Physical & Occupational Therapy Scholarship – The Elks Lodge sponsors up to $1000 scholarships for students majoring in Physical or Occupational Therapy. Applicants must have a minimum B average. Evaluation is based upon academic qualifications, financial need and personality and desire. Deadline: March 11.

Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship – The Illinois Sheriff’s Association will be awarding $500 scholarships to students throughout the state of Illinois. Scholarships must be utilized at a State of Illinois institution of higher learning and students must be enrolled as full-time students. Applications are returned to the sheriff’s office in the county of the applicants’ permanent residence. Information and applications are available in the Counseling Center or by visiting www.ilsheriff.org. Deadline: March 15.

Kohl’s Kids Who Care Program – The Kohl’s Kids Who Care Program is an annual opportunity to recognize and reward students (ages 6 to 18) who volunteer in their communities. Awards range from Kohl’s $50 gift cards to $5,000 scholarships toward college. Nomination forms are available beginning February 1 at any Kohl’s Department Store or from the Kohl’s website at www.kohlscorporation.com and can be returned to any Kohl’s customer service desk. Deadline: March 15.

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year – The milk processors sponsor this $7,500 award program. Applicants are judged on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service, and milk experience. Applicants must register on-line at www.whymilk.com before March 16.

Illinois Heartland Decorative Artists Scholarship – This organization has established a $1,000 scholarship to an art student who will be attending college following graduation and be pursuing a career in the fine arts. Computer and graphic arts are not being considered at this time. The award will be based on interest, talent, desire, and need. Applicants must reside within 100 miles of Champaign, IL. http://www.ihda.us/education.html Deadline: March 30.

General Assembly Scholarship Program (Brady) – Students who will be attending state universities in Illinois may submit applications for the General Assembly Scholarship program to their local State Representative. The scholarship is for one year’s tuition and most fees. For those living in the 88th Representative District, Daniel Brady is the Representative. Applications are available in the Counseling Center or by visiting www.rep-danbrady.com. Deadline: March 31.

State Farm Holiday Classic Scholarship – Classic Tournament, Inc. is offering four scholarships to student-athletes ranging from $500 to $1,000. Student-athletes who participated in the tournament may apply by completing an application, submitting an essay, their transcript, and a letter from their basketball coach verifying that they have or will earn a varsity letter in basketball. Information and applications are available in the Counseling Center or at www.theclassic.org. Deadline: March 31.

May Deadlines:

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund was established in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships. This is the foundation’s first educational program. The CBC Spouses Educational Scholarship is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees. The Educational Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 and has experienced substantial growth. The fund is operated through the district offices of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). CBC Members work through local scholarship committees to award money to academically talented and highly motivated students. http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html Deadline: May 1

The CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship Program – Established in the year 2000, the CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship program was developed in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that students pursuing a career in the performing arts receive the financial assistance to achieve their goals.

Bromenn Healthcare Scholarships – Scholarships for designated degrees/certificates are available to Bromenn employees as well as to external applicants. The number and types of scholarships offered any given year are determined as a result of planning and forecasting their position needs. Scholarships generally range from $1,000 to $4,000. Applicants who meet the following criteria are considered: 3.20 GPA, letter of interest, two letters of reference, panel interview, and completion of on-line application. http://freescholarshipguide.jobamatic.com/a/jobs/find-jobs/q-Advocate+BroMenn+Medical+Group The following types of scholarships are typically available:

Upakar Scholarship – The Indo-American Community Foundation provides this scholarship, ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to student of Indian descent based upon financial need and academic performance. Information is available in the Counseling Center and applications are available after February 1 by visiting http://www.upakarfoundation.org/scholarships. Deadline: May 2.

Triangle Achievement Award – The Gamma Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity awards the $500 and $1,000 Triangle Achievement Award to males who will attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Applicants are judged by their academic success in high school, as well as leadership in extracurricular activities. Applicants do not have to make any commitment to join the fraternity. http://gatortke.com/scholarship/ Deadline: May 31.

Hispanic Association Scholarship for Latino StudentsHispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Laureate International Universities scholarships encourage study abroad. Today, Latino students account for only 5.4 percent of U.S. students studying abroad, but a new scholarship program aims to change that. By providing more than $8 million in tuition scholarships to U.S. Latino students for study in Europe and Latin America, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Laureate International Universities hope to boost the international experience of U.S. Latino students.

Call Me MISTER Scholarship Program
For black males in their senior year in high school who want to go to college out of state to become future teachers. Attend universities/college for 4 years free with the Call Me MISTER program. It combines the special strengths and resources of Clemson University with the individualized instructional programs offered by four historically black colleges in South Carolina: Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University. To provide greater opportunity and access, students have the option of first attending a two-year partner colleges before transferring to one of the four-year institutions to complete the baccalaureate degree. In addition, the project has limited enrollment in the middle school Master of Art in Teaching program. http://scholarship.online-free.org/?q=call%20me%20mister%20scholarship%20program&sid=Yahoo_KD14